Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Formal/Informal Letters

Question:

Select the correct order of the format of an informal letter from the options given below:

(A) Salutation
(B) Body of the letter
(C) Sender's address
(D) Signature
(E) Courteous leave taking

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(C), (A), (B), (E), (D)

(A), (B), (D), (C), (E)

(C), (B), (D), (E), (A)

(B), (A), (C), (D), (E)

Correct Answer:

(C), (A), (B), (E), (D)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - (C), (A), (B), (E), (D)

Correct Order of an Informal Letter Format:

  1. (C) Sender's address – The letter starts with the sender's address.
  2. (A) Salutation – A greeting (e.g., "Dear [Name]").
  3. (B) Body of the letter – The main content of the letter.
  4. (E) Courteous leave-taking – A polite closing (e.g., "Yours lovingly," "Best regards").
  5. (D) Signature – The sender’s name/signature.